In 2023, the International Hockey Federation amended its rules to allow shorts after the England women’s team advocated for it citing discomfort playing in skorts.

The nation's governing body was adamant: no shorts; skorts only. These athletes weren't having it. Through protest on the biggest stage, these women made change happen.

It's the same uniform women have been expected to wear for the 120 years the game has been played in Ireland – but players are saying the sport "needs to catch up" to modern times.

Gráinne McElwain: ‘It is depressing that to get headlines in women’s sports, we have to resort to talking about what women are wearing’ Skorts v shorts debate flags up need to respect the ...

Lauren Fleshman, a former 5,000-metre US champion, branded them “a costume born of patriarchal forces” no longer welcome in women’s sports. Ireland’s skort victory may inspire other ...

Skorts have been the go-to choice for 22 years now and were first worn on 21 September 2003 – the Clare and Galway second string sides with that honour in their drawn All-Ireland Junior final at ...

Skorts Vs. Shorts Uniform Debate Brimming in Irish Sport Camogie as Women Push for Choice A small Irish sport has become the latest battleground for female athletes protesting against their dress ...